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A Cambridgeshire force spokeswoman said: "Police were called at 10.30am to Newmarket Road, Cambridge following the discovery of some handmade explosive devices.

"The EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) have been called to ensure they are safe and the area has been cleared while this takes place. It is believed they were buried during the Second World War."

06/12/17 - Pictures of the emergency services and bomb disposal at the building site for the Ice Rink on Newmarket Road, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Jones (Image: Keith Jones)

One woman leaving the park and ride said the bomb scare was “unbelievable”.

A Cambridge airport spokesman said: “We can confirm that, during initial construction work for the new ice rink at Greenhouse Farm on Newmarket Road, a number of small WWII incendiary devices have been uncovered.

Pictures of the emergency services and bomb disposal at the ice rink building site on Newmarket Road, Cambridge. Picture: Keith Jones

“One of them triggered a small fire in the bucket of a digger clearing the site. No-one has been injured and there has been no significant damage to property.

“The emergency services are attending the site, including the bomb disposal team and everyone is working together to ensure the site is safe before work resumes.

“A precautionary safety cordon has been established around the site which will impact aircraft landing at Cambridge Airport which is across the road from Greenhouse Farm.”